Despite reports that Rosie Perez is on her way out at “The View,” the relatively new addition to ABC’s daytime talker will return to the show next month.
Perez, who has been on hiatus from “The View” in January to rehearse for the upcoming Broadway production of the Larry David play “Fish in the Dark,” will re-join her “View” cohorts Tuesday, Feb. 3, ABC said Thursday.
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“We look forward to welcoming the multi-talented Rosie Perez back to her seat as co-host on the panel on Feb. 3 after completing rehearsals for her upcoming Broadway play,” ABC said in a statement. “She brings her rich life experience and passion to the table — something we’ve sorely missed while she’s been away.”
In her absence, TheWrap reported that ABC was considering booting Perez — who joined “The View” in September — from the show. An insider told TheWrap earlier this month that ABC has concluded that the panel skews too old, and is viewing possible replacements for Perez, with “Glee” alum Naya Rivera and “Orange Is the New Black” star Laverne Cox in the mix.
